Archive for the ‘Sponsorship’ Category
Thursday, May 9th, 2013
Dr. Joel Kinnamon, President of College of the Desert; John Jaramillo, Dean of the College of Applied Sciences and Business at COD, and Bob Deville, co-owner of Windermere Real Estate Southern California discuss the new 2013 Windermere Scholarships at the College of the Desert’s Foundation Office.
Windermere Real Estate Southern California is firmly positioned as the area leader in residential resale and luxury home sales. But equally as impressive is their philosophy on giving back to the communities in which they serve.
As established members of the community, Windermere Agents and Staff keep an eye on the issues and concerns that impact the local economy, not only in terms of property values, but the educational and vocational pathways that lead to the viability of home ownership for residents and visitors alike. Their knowledge in this area recently helped identify a need to support local students in higher education programs at the community college level.
And from this need, Windermere Real Estate Southern California created their College of the Desert Student Scholarship fund through their Windermere California Foundation. For the 2013-2014 school year, four qualifying students benefit from these scholarships in three categories: Business, Economics and Real Estate Development. These scholarships pay for a portion of the students’ tuition and expenses, and allow students to focus on what’s important – their education.
Two scholarships in the amount of $2500 each will go to qualified students majoring in Business and Economics, and two $1000 scholarships will go to qualified students working toward a Real Estate Development certificate. These scholarships support full-time students taking 12 units or more with at least a 3.0 grade point average.
“Given the unprecedented state budget difficulties, now more than ever the contributions Windermere Real Estate Southern California has made are especially critical,” said Dr. Joel Kinnamon, superintendent and president of College of the Desert. “As much as we do for our students and community, we can do so much more with the financial help we receive from our COD Foundation through its dedicated supporters.”
Bob Deville, co-owner of Windermere Real Estate Southern California, said, “Windermere Real Estate is proud to support these new opportunities for the students of the College of the Desert’s Business, Economics and Real Estate Development programs. As the economy continues to improve, we felt that it was important as one of the Coachella Valley’s industry leaders to show our support and bolster local higher education.”
Since opening their first Coachella Valley office in 2001, Windermere Real Estate Southern California has contributed tens of thousands of dollars to local charities through the Windermere Foundation. Windermere agents and its employees support dozens of charities that benefit the community as a whole, whether that is through childhood and educational development or economic and social supports. And they continue to make a great impact on our community.
Tags: Bennion and Deville, Coachella Valley, Palm Desert, Schools and Education, Windermere Real Estate
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Thursday, March 14th, 2013
The shortest month of the year has come and gone, but it was packed with Windermere’s involvement with local charities throughout Southern California. Donations from the Windermere Foundation, from Windermere Southern California & SoCal Offices, and individual Windermere agents totaled in excess of $8,000 to local charities in February alone.
Windermere Carlsbad Supports Friends of the Women’s Resource Center
February kicked off with the Have a Heart for a Child event benefiting the Friends of the Women’s Resource Center in Oceanside. Held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Carlsbad, the event raised thousands of dollars in support of the Center which provides shelter and transitional housing for women and children. Windermere was proud to be a sponsor for a second year. Katie Alfrey, Windermere agent, and Brent Consedine, Managing Broker for Windermere’s Carlbad and Solana Beach offices attended the event which included a silent auction.
Guest, Brent Consedine and Katie Alfrey attending the WCR benefit
Two speakers addressed the 150+ event attendees, which included City Council members of Oceanside and Carlsbad. Both speakers related their first-hand experiences of the benefits of the shelter and transitional housing. The monies raised will be used to provide educational and cultural opportunities, including field trips to the local Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad, plays, school supplies, counseling and assistance revamping the playroom and playground at the shelter. If you are interested in showing your support to the Women’s Resource Center of Oceanside, click here.
Windermere Kick-Starts YMCA Campaign Again This Year
Managing Brokers Bryan Arnold (Palm Desert San Pablo), George Baca (Indio), Danail Jekov (Cathedral City) and Don Rossignol (Rancho Mirage) along with our Palm Desert and Indio agents were proud to represent Windermere at the Family YMCA of the Desert’s kick-off event for their 2013 Sustaining Campaign. The Windermere Foundation has granted money bi-annually to the Family YMCA of the Desert since their Windermere Kids at the Y program began in 2006.
Windermere’s Don Rossignol and YMCA Event Chair Carl Karcher of Carl’s Jr.
Don Rossignol presented Event Chair Carl Karcher of Carl’s Jr. with a check for $4,250 from the Windermere Foundation. Attending dignitaries included Olympic Gold Medalist (and SoCal native) Janet Evans, Palm Desert Mayor Jan Harnik and Palm Desert Councilman Van Tanner among many others. Event attendees were delighted by the entertaining skits and moved by the compelling stories shared by YMCA staff members, who were once beneficiaries of the Y’s incredible programs.
from left to right: Danail Jekov, Duane Graves, Don Rossignol, Elizabeth Robles, Josie Thomas, Carolina Diaz, Esperanza Mendoza, George Baca, Donelle DuFault, Donna Palivos and Bryan Arnold
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Windermere’s Palm Springs Agents Top Earners for Board Charities
Nancy Steinfeldt and Ronnie Starr of Windermere’s Palm Spring Midtown office
Windermere Chauffeurs the Home Tour
The Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert held their Annual 2013 Discovery Home Tour during February, and Windermere was there again this year to make it a smooth ride! For many years now, Windermere has donated the use of our commercial driver and the Windermere Bus, normally used for agent and office caravans, for the Museum’s tour of homes fundraiser. Windermere’s Greg Wootan graciously chauffeured event attendees to each stop on the tour and then returned attendees to the Museum in Rancho Mirage.
The tour of homes included the gorgeous home seen here, now listed by Windermere’s Roseanne Foxx. Located in Rancho Mirage’s exclusive Cypress Pointe is a contemporary gated community of 11 luxury homes and one available lot. Homes in Cypress Pointe are noted for their elevated view lots, impressive “boulderscapes” and oasis of waterfalls.
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Located in Rancho Mirage, the Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert inspires and promotes intellectual curiosity and self-expression through inventive and interactive exhibits and programs. The Museum serves children of all ages with a particular emphasis on primary school children. If you are interested in visiting or supporting the Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert, click here.
Tags: Broker, Carlsbad, Coachella Valley, Community Support, Events, Indio, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Real Estate Agent, San Diego, Solana Beach, Windermere, Windermere Real Estate
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Monday, November 28th, 2011
The Solana Beach METEORS!
Windermere Real Estate and its agents are known for supporting a great number of community groups and events, and one local favorite is the Solana Beach Soccer Club’s METEORS. Windermere agent Wendy Forrester is a solid fan of the orange-uniformed team sponsored by her Windermere office at 124 Lomas Santa Fe. “It’s just great being behind such a fun organization,” Wendy said. “The team recently participated in a successful fundraiser for the Solana Beach School System, a carnival put together by the Solana Beach Foundation for Learning. These kids work hard and they play hard. We’re all aware of cutbacks in various school and community programs, and knowing we’re stepping in to support some of these activities is rewarding in so many ways.”
Tags: Bob Deville and Bob Bennion, Clubs and Organizations, Community Support, Meteors, Neighborhood Involvement, Real Estate, soccor, Solana Beach, Solana Beach Soccor Club, Windermere, Windermere Real Estate
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Wednesday, June 15th, 2011
Windermere ‘owned’ the 18th hole with a Platinum Sponsorship in the 2011 Annual Golf Tournament, the proceeds from which benefit the Palm Springs USO and the California Desert Association of Realtors Scholarship Fund. The Windermere Golf Team played as a GREAT scramble team does – everyone contributed great shots and great putts!
- Windermere Agents spend a day of fun & laughter, teaming up on the golf course.
Ramon Godinez hit a fabulous shot out of the bunker to three feet. Allan Grushkin hit a long second shot onto the green from a difficult spot in the rough with a strong wind against him. Dean Wartelle smoked a couple of awesome drives near the finish. And a few of Carol Hochsprung’s fairway tee shots answered some of her partners’ errant hooks and slices, too.
There was lots of fun and laughs during the “birdie-full” afternoon of 18 holes, followed by a buffet dinner at the La Quinta Country Club. Huge thanks for the generosity of the many affiliates, sponsors, and volunteers for their talents and efforts. AND, props to the staff of CDAR for their continued good spirit and dedication to all of us hard-working people in the real estate industry!
Tags: Bob Deville and Bob Bennion, Clubs and Organizations, Coachella Valley, Community Support, Events, Golf Homes, La Quinta, Neighborhood Involvement, Real Estate, Windermere, Windermere Real Estate
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Thursday, May 5th, 2011
Windermere Agents Wishing The City of La Quinta a Happy Birthday!!!!
On Saturday, April 30, Windermere’s La Quinta and Old Town La Quinta agents helped their home town celebrate its 29 years as a city with a Community Picnic and Birthday Bash which packed Fritz Burns Park with over 1000 happy revelers. Windermere was one of just 60 vendors participating in the fun, which included games and children’s activities, food, and gift giveaways. “We are proud to be a part of the many La Quinta events our city hosts,” said Sandy Beakey, Managing Broker, Windermere La Quinta and Old Town La Quinta offices. “It’s a joy to be able to give back to the community we work, live and play in.”
Windermere, handing out visors and balloons at its Windermere putting green, also distributed bottles of water to the thirsty throngs. Kudos to the La Quinta High School Air Force Junior ROTC Cadets, who monitored the games.
One of the great things about the Coachella Valley is the sense of community each city fosters with great local events like this, and Windermere agents are always right in the middle of it! Happy Birthday, La Quinta! You’re not getting older…you’re getting better!
Tags: Bob Deville and Bob Bennion, Coachella Valley, Community Support, Events, La Quinta, Neighborhood Involvement, Old Town La Quinta, Real Estate, Windermere, Windermere Real Estate
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Saturday, April 23rd, 2011
Families and Windermere Agents enjoying the Easter festivities!!
But wait! There’s MORE! Our own George Baca, Managing Broker of the Windermere Indio office, prompts you to don your Easter bonnet (or Easter bowler, if you’re not into frilly hats), grab your Easter basket and scamper off to one of the two fabulous Easter Egg Hunts being co-sponsored by Windermere Real Estate and the Desert Recreation District. Yep, that’s right…take your pick: Both Indio’s Community Center Park (46th and Clinton) and Veterans Park in Coachella (4th Street between Orchard and Vine) will be filled with the sound of happy, giggling children and startled birds and squirrels as kids wander the terrain looking for the stuff of next week’s egg salad sandwiches.
And (hold onto your bonnets and bowlers!) the Easter Bunny is making an appearance at BOTH of these spectacular events as well! If I didn’t know better, I’d think maybe he’s using a double for some of this stuff now that he’s a big movie star. But I digress…
The Hunts in both locations are scheduled from 10am to Noon, and both Hunts are FREE. Events are scheduled for groups 3-10 years of age, and 11-15 years of age.
We used all the egg jokes in the first post, so you’re safe… omletting you off easy.
What a crackup.
Tags: Bob Deville and Bob Bennion, Clubs and Organizations, Coachella Valley, Community Support, Events, Indio, La Quinta, Neighborhood Involvement, Real Estate, Windermere, Windermere Real Estate
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Thursday, April 21st, 2011
Kids enjoying the outdoors for the Easter Holiday!
Easter Egg Hunts are a colorful annual tradition for the City of La Quinta. Managing Broker Sandy Beakey of Windermere’s La Quinta and La Quinta Old Town offices tells us that on Saturday, April 23, Windermere Real Estate, in collaboration with La Quinta Community Services and the Boys and Girls Club of Coachella Valley, will be happily hiding 8,000 Easter eggs for kids up to 10 years old (the kids, not the eggs). Goodies, toys and surprises will be scattered around the park, with prizes to include big Easter bunnies, and more. Johnny Atkinson, morning news anchor/producer for KMIR Channel 6, and Ginger Jeffries, of KESQ Channel 3 News, will be Windermere’s celebrity judges for the Chalk Drawing Contest immediately following the hunt.
And if that’s not enough to egg you on, also scheduled to make an official appearance is that big lovable fur-covered character recognized by millions of kids as the bringer of fun and goodies each year…Santa Claus!
Windermere Agents get a once in a lifetime photo with the Easter Bunny!
Hah! The yolk’s on you…It’s the Easter Bunny, of course! Yep, kids will get to meet the one and only genuine Easter Bunny…who’da thought the big fella would have time available in his busy schedule the Saturday morning right before Easter? Well, consider this: The Easter Bunny is only around for photo ops. It’s really the chickens who do all the work.
The festivities begin at 9:00 am at La Quinta Park (across from La Quinta High School).
Get there early. You don’t want to have to scramble.
Tags: Bob Deville and Bob Bennion, Clubs and Organizations, Coachella Valley, Community Support, Events, La Quinta, Neighborhood Involvement, Windermere, Windermere Real Estate
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Thursday, January 20th, 2011
Windermere joined thousands of local and visiting film aficionados in welcoming the annual return of the Palm Springs International Film Festival to the Coachella Valley. Now in its 22nd year, this 10-day event (January 6-17) was again expected to attract a record attendance of well over 130,000.
Windermere Supports and Sponsors the Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival
Windermere Real Estate recognizes the many rich contributions to the Valley’s cultural landscape brought by the Palm Springs International Film Society, which presents the Festival. This year, Windermere supported the program with a $100,000 Platinum Sponsorship. “Our area offers an exceptionally diverse range of entertainment, activities and lifestyles,” says Bob Deville, co-owner of Windermere Real Estate Coachella Valley.”Windermere takes enormous pride in supporting great traditions like the Palm Springs International Film Festival. This exciting event presents thousands of visitors with a great opportunity to see firsthand why we love calling Coachella Valley home.”
For many, the Palm Springs International Film Festival represents Hollywood’s 70-year love affair with the desert. Though the event showcases films and short films from around the world, much of its appeal comes from A-list awardees scheduled to attend each year’s Awards Gala. This year, honorees included Robert Duvall, Colin Firth, Ben Affleck and Michael Douglas. The spectacular Black Tie Gala brings world-wide media attention to Palm Springs and the surrounding area.
Equally important, the Palm Springs International Film Society works year round developing educational and enrichment programs tailored for the Coachella Valley, with funds providing scholarships for low-income students. “We strive for a world in which enlightenment, knowledge and tolerance prevail,” says Harriet Barron, Director of Development for the PSIFS. “We believe film as an art form has the power to bridge cultures.”
Tags: Bob Deville and Bob Bennion, Clubs and Organizations, Coachella Valley, Community Support, Events, Historic, Palm Springs, Palm Springs Central, Palm Springs South, Windermere, Windermere Real Estate
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Monday, December 27th, 2010
Windermere representatives receive a plaque as a Top Gun Sponsor of the Palm Springs Air Museum. From left to right: Bryan Arnold, Managing Broker of Windermere Palm Springs South; Jerry Rip, PS Air Museum Business Development; David Cantwell, Managing Broker of Windermere Palm Springs Main
Windermere agents are known for giving back to their communities, and they welcomed the holiday season with a premier event at the Palm Springs Air Museum at 745 N. Gene Autry Trail in Palm Springs. Home to one of the largest collections of flying World War II vintage airplanes, a rotating display of classic vehicles from the Robert Pond collection, and massive murals by nationally acclaimed local artist Stan Stokes, the famed Palm Springs Air Museum enters its fifteenth year as a world class attraction inspiring respect, memories and awe in visitors of every age.
Windermere Real Estate is a Corporate Sponsor of the Palm Springs Air Museum. Saturday night’s celebration was a thank you from Windermere management to its agents and administrative support across the Coachella Valley. The event offered the opportunity to enjoy the historic aircraft and other WWII-era museum attractions, while having the chance to greet the holidays with other members of the Windermere family. Guests enjoyed light snacks and danced to live music, some wearing outfits and accessories inspired by World War II-era fashion.
“Windermere people are the finest, hardest working folks anywhere,” said Bob Deville, co-owner of Windermere Real Estate Coachella Valley. “Not only do they work tirelessly throughout the year to ensure the finest real estate experience for our clients; they contribute huge amounts of time, effort and money to a broad spectrum of community services. This event gave us a perfect opportunity to show our appreciation for their dedication while at the same time supporting the Palm Springs Air Museum.”
Adding to the evening’s pitch-perfect atmosphere was the classic Palm Springs weather; the Museum’s giant hangar doors were left open and guests strolled in and out amidst the classic planes as music from the live band drifted through the celebration. “It would be hard to imagine a more ideal setting anywhere in the country for a museum of this caliber,” said Bob Bennion, co-owner of Windermere Real Estate Coachella Valley. “The generation of Americans who built and flew these planes deserves our complete respect and gratitude. Windermere is proud to be a sponsor of the Palm Springs Air Museum, and we all appreciated the opportunity to celebrate the holidays together in such a historic environment.” Dick Clark, President of the Palm Springs Air Museum noted, “Our corporate sponsors are invaluable in helping the Museum fulfill its mission.” To learn more about the Palm Springs Air Museum, visit palmspringsairmuseum.org.
Tags: Armed Forces, Bob Deville and Bob Bennion, Coachella Valley, Community Support, Events, Holidays, Military, Neighborhood Involvement, Staff, Windermere, Windermere Real Estate
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Monday, November 22nd, 2010
Windermere Agents Excited to Offer Real Estate Information to The Guests at The Casual Concours Palm Springs Benefit Classic Car Show
The Guests Enjoyed the Gorgeous Mountain View at The Casual Concours Palm Springs Benefit Classic Car Show
For the second year, Windermere Real Estate was the presenting sponsor for the Casual Concours Palm Springs Benefit Classic Car Show held on Saturday, October 30, 2010.
Windermere, known for its dedicated involvement with community events and services, was happy to again have the opportunity to back this popular event. Windermere agents also staffed a booth, welcoming visitors to request information about Coachella Valley real estate services and properties.
Great Autos of Yesteryear Car Club boasts over 1100 members and 3600 cars, with more than a quarter of its members residing in the Coachella Valley area. For over 25 years, the club has rotated locations for its annual show among various Southern California venues; last year’s Palm Springs event attracted spectators in unprecedented numbers and was so successful that its organizers chose to return to Indian Canyons Golf Resort South Course at 1097 East Murray Canyon, Palm Springs.
The event featured over 150 classic, exotic and special interest automobiles from decades of automotive history. Proceeds from this popular event will benefit several community service organizations: Desert Outreach Foundation, Golden Rainbow Center/SAGE, and Desert AIDS Project.
Tags: Coachella Valley, Community Support, Events, Palm Springs, Palm Springs Central, Real Estate, Windermere, Windermere Real Estate
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